On this day, 164 years ago, our great State officially separated from NSW.
Happy Queensland Day!!💪
— David Crisafulli (@DavidCrisafulli) June 5, 2023
G'day, it's Queensland Day! 🎉 Today marks our state's official separation, as an independent colony, from NSW on 6 June 1859. #QldDay #MaroonIt
Looking for ways to get involved? Visit 👉 https://t.co/KXxs2CvHWf https://t.co/DJhCuDMtoV
— Queensland Department of Education (@QLDEducation) June 5, 2023
Happy Queensland Day!
Let's come together on Tuesday, 6 June, to appreciate our shared journey, embrace our diverse culture, and look forward to a bright and prosperous future.
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— Griffith Uni Library (@GriffithLibrary) June 5, 2023
Happy Queensland Day! Today, and every day we recognise our amazing teachers who teach and live in communities across our state. Queensland Day is an important celebration and provides an opportunity to reflect on what we love about Queensland. https://t.co/3aLLRlJWDj
In honour of Queensland Day today, June 6, council will be lighting up the Sir Albert Abbott Administration Building in a brilliant shade of red. Join us in celebrating this special day and showcasing our appreciation for Queensland! https://t.co/4xKs2hFQGx
— Mackay Regional Council (@mackaycouncil) June 5, 2023
Happy Queensland Day!
— Annastacia Palaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) June 5, 2023
This evening, on Queensland Day, the Governor and Professor Nimmo attended the Queensland Greats Awards at the Queensland Art Gallery’s Watermall, with Her Excellency addressing awardees and guests. https://t.co/JEVgrEn7Mq
— Governor of Queensland (@QldGovernor) June 6, 2023
From Birdsville to Badu Island, Doomadgee to Dalveen and everywhere in between, outstanding work is happening in classrooms right across the state. On Queensland Day we’d like to say thank you to teachers for their commitment to their students, communities, and the profession. https://t.co/nw75Urwiq9
Queensland Day celebrates the birth of the Australian state of Queensland. Queensland was named by Queen Victoria, the Queen of the British Empire at the time, in December of 1859.